About

Dr. Daniel Kaplan

Board-certified, fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon in Brooklyn

Dr. Daniel Kaplan is an Assistant Professor of Orthopedic Surgery at NYU Langone Medical Center in Manhattan and Brooklyn. He is a Sports Medicine and Shoulder fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon who specializes in the treatment of complex shoulder, hip, knee and elbow injuries using minimally invasive arthroscopic and advanced open reconstruction procedures. This includes joint preservation techniques such as cartilage restoration, meniscus transplants, tendon and ligament repair or reconstruction, hip arthroscopy, and shoulder replacement.

Born and raised locally in Great Neck, New York, Dr. Kaplan graduated from Cornell University with distinction. He then graduated from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine with awards for clinical and research excellence. During his time in medical school, he completed a one-year research fellowship in sports medicine at NYU Langone Medical Center. Dr. Kaplan then completed his Orthopedic surgery residency training at NYU Langone Medical Center, where he received multiple awards for clinical research and resident education. During his 5^th year he had the additional honor of being selected as an Executive Chief Resident, a position which functions as a leader for the residency. He went on to complete his Sports Medicine Fellowship at the world-renowned Rush University Medical Center in Chicago. During this time, Dr. Kaplan served as the Assistant Team Physician for the Chicago Bulls, Chicago White Sox, Chicago Fire, and Mount Carmel High School’s football team, gaining experience treating athletes at all levels of competition.

Dr. Kaplan uses a patient-centered approach, where he tailors his treatment strategy to each patient’s individual needs and goals. His philosophy is that while a patient’s injury is a primary concern, there is more to understand about them than just their hip, knee, or shoulder. He and his team pride themselves on taking the time to understand how their patients’ injuries impact their lives, what their goals are, and how they as medical providers can help their patients achieve those goals. The team works closely with highly trained physical therapists, nutritionists, and other support specialists to help his patients get back to doing what they enjoy.

Whenever possible, Dr. Kaplan always tries to treat his patients nonoperatively first. Most of his patients are treated with nonsurgical interventions such as medication, physical therapy, ultrasound-guided injections, or cutting-edge biologic treatment like platelet-rich plasma (PRP) and bone marrow concentrate injections. When surgery is necessary, Dr. Kaplan always uses a meticulous technique, relying on the latest evidence-based methods to ensure state-of-the-art treatment for his patients.

Dr. Kaplan is passionate about research to optimize patient outcomes following surgery and help guide his understanding of how he can give his patients the best care possible. His work has led to innovations in both nonoperative and operative management. He has published over 150 papers and chapters in the field’s leading journals and textbooks and received multiple grants for his work. He also serves as the Clinical Lead for Biomechanical Orthopedic Research at NYU.

Dr. Kaplan cares deeply about helping his community. In service of that goal, in addition to his role with NYU, Dr. Kaplan also serves as the Chief of Sports Medicine for the historic New York City Bellevue Hospital as well as the Manhattan Veterans Health Administration (VA) Hospital.

Dr. Kaplan believes strongly in the importance of advancing the field of sports medicine through involvement in leadership, advocacy, and education. He is heavily involved in mentoring medical students, residents, and fellows. He is an active member of the Arthroscopic Association of North America (AANA), the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM) and American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS) and serves on the Editorial Board of the Arthroscopy Journal.

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